The longest stage of the race has two third category climbs in the first 30 kilometres, which limits the opportunities for escapees as there is a long way to go after these springboards. The final kilometre is completely flat, but has a couple of nasty bends that are tailor-made for the handling skills of Robbie McEwen. Expect to see Davitamon-Lotto on the front for their team sprinter.
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More about race
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Ineos Grenadiers rider claims win over Walter Vargas, teammate Brandon Rivera in Bucaramanga -
'We all want the races and the riders to be safe' - SafeR project stakeholders show a united front
Car on the road at the Etoile de Bessèges and a tyre blowout highlight a need for urgency -
Unexplained tubeless tyre blowout causes heavy crash in sprint finish at Étoile de Bessèges
Rear tyre was ejected from the rim in the impact, but the cause for the blowout remains unknown
